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Mount Sinai South Nassau T C U
Scout 97Oceanside, NY · 20 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Oceanside's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Nassau County, New York
Every licensed senior community in the Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Nassau County
Local Nassau County-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Nassau County prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,570/mo median
typical range $5,260–$8,210
Memory Care
$8,600/mo median
typical range $6,880–$10,750
Skilled Nursing
$15,800/mo median
typical range $14,590–$17,850
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,570/mo median
typical range $3,170–$9,460
Residential Care Home
$5,910/mo median
typical range $4,730–$7,390
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Nassau County using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Nassau County.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Top 60 of 77 communities in Nassau County, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. Narrow by type of care above to see every community.
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Manhasset, NY · 256 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Manhasset's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Jefferson's Ferry
Scout 92South Setauket, NY · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of South Setauket's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →4
Port Jefferson, NY · 16 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Port Jefferson's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →5
Belair Care Center INC
Scout 91Bellmore, NY · 102 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Bellmore's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →6
Oceanside Care Center INC
Scout 91Oceanside, NY · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Oceanside's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →7
Commack, NY · 460 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Commack's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →8
Long Island State Veterans Home
Scout 91Stonybrook, NY · 350 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Stonybrook's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →9
Peconic Landing at Southold
Scout 91Greenport, NY · 66 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Greenport's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →10
Center Moriches, NY · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Center Moriches's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →
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Sayville, NY · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Sayville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →12
Lynbrook, NY · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Lynbrook's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →13
Riverhead, NY · 181 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Riverhead's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →14
Meadowbrook Care Center
Scout 86Freeport, NY · 280 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Freeport's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →15
Glen Cove, NY · 102 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Glen Cove's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →16
Woodbury, NY · 123 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Woodbury's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →17
West Babylon, NY · 175 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of West Babylon's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →18
Amityville, NY · 320 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Amityville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →19
East Islip, NY · 160 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of East Islip's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →20
Middle Island, NY · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Middle Island's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →21
St James, NY · 252 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of St James's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →22
Rockville Centre, NY · 66 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Rockville Centre's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →23
Sayville, NY · 180 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Sayville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →24
Westhampton Care Center
Scout 81Westhampton, NY · 180 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Westhampton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →25
Garden Care Center
Scout 81Franklin Square, NY · 150 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Franklin Square's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →26
Smithtown, NY · 353 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Smithtown.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →27
Valley Stream, NY · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Valley Stream.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →28
Brentwood, NY · 188 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Brentwood.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →29
Nesconset, NY · 240 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Nesconset's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →30
Long Beach, NY · 278 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Long Beach.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →31
Island Nursing and Rehab Center
Scout 75Holtsville, NY · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Holtsville.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →32
Port Washington, NY · 180 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Port Washington.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →33
Great Neck, NY · 200 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Great Neck.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →34
Central Island Healthcare
Scout 74Plainview, NY · 202 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Plainview.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →35
Huntington, NY · 315 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Huntington.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →36
Long Beach, NY · 200 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Long Beach.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →37
Melville, NY · 320 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Melville.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →38
Massapequa, NY · 169 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Massapequa.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →39
Daleview Care Center
Scout 69East Farmingdale, NY · 142 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in East Farmingdale.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →40
St James, NY · 230 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in St James.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →41
Glen Cove, NY · 154 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Glen Cove.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →42
Hempstead, NY · 280 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hempstead.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →43
East Patchogue, NY · 160 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in East Patchogue.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →44
Huntington Station, NY · 195 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Huntington Station.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →45
Smithtown, NY · 240 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Smithtown.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →46
Brentwood, NY · 135 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Brentwood.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →47
West Babylon, NY · 300 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in West Babylon.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →48
Beach Terrace Care Center
Scout 60Long Beach, NY · 182 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Long Beach.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →49
Woodbury, NY · 200 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Woodbury.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →50
Uniondale, NY · 280 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Uniondale.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →51
Glengariff Health Care Center
Scout 57Glen Cove, NY · 262 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Glen Cove.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →52
Long Beach, NY · 240 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Long Beach.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →53
West Islip, NY · 450 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in West Islip.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →54
Woodmere, NY · 336 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Woodmere.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →55
Smithtown, NY · 162 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Smithtown.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →56
Rockville Centre, NY · 158 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rockville Centre.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →57
Sunharbor Manor
Scout 48Roslyn Heights, NY · 266 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Roslyn Heights.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →58
Fulton Commons Care Center INC
Scout 48East Meadow, NY · 280 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in East Meadow.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →59
Freeport, NY · 100 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Freeport.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →60
Oakdale, NY · 280 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Oakdale.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Nassau County, NY?
In the Nassau County, NY area, assisted living typically runs $5,260–$8,210/month (median $6,570), memory care $6,880–$10,750/month (median $8,600), and skilled nursing $14,590–$17,850/month (median $15,800) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Nassau County, NY?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Nassau County, NY right now are Mount Sinai South Nassau T C U, Northwell Health Stern Family Center for Rehab, Jefferson's Ferry. The full ranked list of 77 communities is on this page.
How are the 77 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.